Japanese Beetle Found in Idaho (PDF | 154 KB) (Aug 16, 2012)Idaho State Department of Agriculture.
A new invasive insect, the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), recently was detected in Idaho in both Ada and Kootenai counties. The insect is approximately ½-inch long, a shiny metallic green with copper-brown wing covers. If you live in Idaho and suspect you have found a Japanese beetle seal a dead specimen or two in a sandwich bag and mail in a regular envelope to: Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Plant Industries Division, P.O. Box 790 Boise, ID 83701 and please include your name, address and phone number or you may call (208) 332-8620 to report the possible find.

Pacific
Northwest Launches "Squeal on Pigs" Campaign
Targeted at Feral Swine (Jul 31, 2012) National Association of State Departments
of Agriculture.
Wildlife officials in three Northwest states (Idaho, Oregon, Washington) are
intensifying their battle against wild swine by
launching a campaign urging hunters, anglers, hikers and others to report any
feral pig sighting on a public hotline. To report sightings or suspected sightings
of feral swine in Washington, Idaho or Oregon, call toll-free (888) 268-9219.

New Invasive Insect Found for the First Time in United States (PDF | 156 KB) (Jul 18, 2012)Idaho State Department of Agriculture.A new invasive insect, the Elm Seed Bug (Arocatus melanocephalus), recently was confirmed in Idaho in both Ada and Canyon counties. Elm Seed Bugs, which have never been found before in the United States, are commonly distributed in central-southern Europe and feed on the seeds of elm trees. If you suspect you have found the Elm Seed Bug outside of Ada and Canyon counties, please place four or five specimens in a plastic sandwich bag and mail in a regular envelope to: Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Plant Industries Division, P.O. Box 790 Boise, ID 83701. Please include your name, address and phone number or you may call (208) 332-8620 to report the possible find.

Road-Side
Inspection StationsIdaho State Department of Agriculture.Idaho's inspection stations are placed
on major highways at or near the Idaho state
line. The purpose of these stations is to inspect
watercraft coming from outside of Idaho. Inspectors
will look for high-risk boats that have been
in quagga
mussel and zebra
mussel impacted states. Boats will be inspected
for any attached mussels and/or standing water
and owners also will be asked where they have
boated in the previous 30 days. It
is important that boaters arrive in Idaho with
a clean, drained and dry watercraft.